- 1). Clean your carpeting with a vacuum cleaner to suction up dust from the floor.
- 2). Damp mop your hardwood floors, or use a soft, lint-free cleaning cloth to pick up dust. A vacuum cleaner on hardwood floors blows dust into the air, which results in floating dust that settles onto your desk. Wipe your ceiling fan's blades, as they are prone to dust buildup that moves around the room when the fan is turned on.
- 3). Change your air cleaner's filter monthly. Dust sticks to the filter and reduces the air cleaner's ability to push out clean air. As a result, the dust also circulates around the room with the filtered air.
- 4). Avoid using furniture oil or wax on your desk. Waxes and oils leave a tacky surface that attracts dust. Clean your desk with a damp cloth to remove dust and reduce dust circulation.